Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

·       Pitch news stories to various media outlets including TV, print and radio

·       Establish and develop relationships with members of the press

·       Draft written message materials including press releases and talking points

·       Manage and administer the activities of assigned accounts or industry segments in accordance with DCI policies and client objectives

·       Manage complex issue campaigns, including, creation and execution of strategic public relations plans

·       Work well under deadline in a fast paced environment

Additional responsibilities include: managing tasks on several client projects concurrently and interacting with internal client services teams on a daily basis.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, creative, energetic, and highly organized with great interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills and have experience developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, press release, talking points and blog postings. Finally, it is essential that the individual selected for this position be able to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization and be viewed as a highly collaborative team player.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

·       Complex project management skills

·       Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently

·       Have and maintain strong existing reporter relationships

·       Ability to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiences

·       Great interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of communication styles

·       New media expertise—including blogger contacts

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.